KN4YQZ

 I went with 10/45 and got everything from gigaparts.  One stop shopping.

No, haven't figured out how to get through the firewall yet, shouldn't be too hard to find a spot. I am going to figure that out and how to take apart my center console once everything gets here. 

Thanks for the help.

No to extra battery right now. Maybe in the future but unlikely.  Powerwerx has a 10 GA/45 A combination.  I will likely go for that.  That should accommodate any future needs with a second radio.  Would you agree?

Thanks Jim!

I knew this question was a bit like, which oil is better.  Everyone has an opinion.  I have watched video after video on youtube and there are lots of ways.  Thankfully your response backed up my thoughts on how to do it.  Now I know I am not off base in my way of thinking.

I like the powerwerx block and thought about putting it in my center console as I will probably add another type radio in my truck in the future.  That will make it easier to add.  Would I then bump up the amp rating of the inline fuses?  There are inline fuses in the supplied wiring with the radio.  Do I cut them out? Leave them?  Any other inline fuse should then should be rated the same.  Correct?

Thanks for everyone's time.

Hopefully this is not specific to a brand/make but if it is, I will be installing my new to me iCom 4100A.  I need help and suggestions as all I know is that I have to power it from the battery.  Do I ground it at the battery too?  What gauge wire do I use?  Do I need to/Should I use Powerwerx blocks?  Are they worth spending all that for the connectors and a crimper?  What about alternator wine?  No, I haven't installed a car stereo ever.

I have all the stuff for the head unit and I am putting the main unit under the seat.

Be careful, your answers will only prompt more questions from me.  🙂

Thank you!

Any details? I will be in north western Virginia March 13 - 20.  I am only pushing 3w on my HT though.  

It was a pleasure meeting the crew at Hamcation.  I was completely overwhelmed with everything.  My favorite radio is still the ICOM 5100A.  

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